Chapter 21

“How are you liking Blackmore Academy, Lexi?” Alex Blackmore asked, lifted his fork, and cut into his piece of perfectly cooked steak.

“It's a good school, sir. Thank you for supporting me in attending it with Zane. I appreciate it,” I responded to his question, nervously, and uncomfortable as I felt Zane's eyes on me.

I still can't believe I allowed that to happen. He had been smirking at me throughout our meal, looking arrogant, and it took everything I had inside me not to embarrass us both in front of our parents and smash my steak into his face.

Alex Blackmore didn't look like I had expected him to look. I imagined an elderly man, salt and pepper hair, and a little overweight. However, my vision of my new stepfather was definitely incorrect.

Alex was a good-looking older man, and I can't see where Zane got his good looks and firm jaw from. I can't blame my mother for falling in love with him. He has been nothing but kind to me since he came back from his office.

He even expla